The Quiet Ideas That Change The Way
You See The World

A four-times-a-week interview podcast with Mike Carruthers, featuring rigorous conversations with scientists, researchers, and storytellers about the small facts hiding in plain sight.

Episodes

818 How Scarcity Influences What You Buy & How Social Media Clouds Your Perception

Your doctor is supposed to wash his or her hands between patients. But sometimes doctors forget. Would you speak up

817 SYSK Choice: The Good and Bad in Human Nature & Let’s Rethink Your Daily Routine

People didn’t always eat cereal for breakfast. In fact, the idea really didn’t catch on until the 1940s and 1950s.

816 Why We Are So Often Wrong & How to Dial Down Anxiety

Why does it seem that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? It is right when the room is

815 What You Didn’t Know About Skin Care Products & Why We Measure Everything

Being neat is generally considered a good thing. But is neater, better? This episode begins with a look at the

814 SYSK Choice: John Cleese’s Guide to Creativity & The Role Chance Plays in Your Life

People make judgements about you the minute the lay eyes on you. This episode begins by explaining how those first

813 The Secret to Being More Resilient & Why Thrill Seekers Do What They Do

Teenage lovers hold hands but as people get older, we see it less and less. And that may be a

812 How Cars Changed The World & What’s Going On In Your Unconscious Mind?

Having bad posture not only impacts how you appear to others, it can also have an effect on your physical

811 SYSK Choice: Why Emotional Agility is So Important & Is Earth Safe from Asteroids?

How likely is it that your umbrella will attract lightning in a storm or that the elevator you are in

810 The Trouble With Clutter and How To Get Rid of It & The Appeal of Pop Culture

When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, the day you choose to go really matters.

809 How to Make The Biggest Decision of Your Life & Curiosities of The Human Mind

Your mother probably told you not to lie – and she was right. Of course, there are the moral reasons

There’s Always
More to Know

Sometimes the most interesting things are the ones hiding in plain sight. We talk with people who know their stuff and uncover fascinating ideas, surprising discoveries and useful information you can put to work in your own life.
“One of the smartest and most consistently interesting podcasts you’ll find.”
— Hosted by Mike Carruthers · Produced by DrewCast Media

Curious? Good.
So Are We.

Over 20 years ago, Mike Carruthers created “Something You Should Know” as a short-form radio feature, syndicated to hundreds of radio stations around the US and Canada. The podcast is still going strong on the same home. After 1,575 episodes of the feature, Mike created the long-form podcast version.
“One of the smartest and most consistently interesting podcasts you’ll find.”

— Hosted by Mike Carruthers · Produced by DrewCast Media

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